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Peer reviewedMegargee, Edwin I.; Carbonell, Joyce L. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1985
Investigated the degree to which eight Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory scales, specifically derived to assess correctional criteria, related to six criteria of subsequent adjustment in prison. Although some statistically significant correlations with the criteria were obtained, their magnitude was quite low, indicating the scales had…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Measures (Individuals), Prediction, Prisoners
Peer reviewedCarbonell, Joyce L.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1984
Investigated the degree to which the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and the California Psychological Inventory (CPI) could predict criteria of adjustment to prison in 1,313 inmates. Results showed that neither the MMPI or CPI scales were accurate enough to be used alone for individual actuarial prediction. (LLL)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Correctional Institutions, Personality Measures, Predictive Validity
